• fundan [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Ok but Lukashenko is authoritarian and he does repress political opponents. Just because western media doesn't like him doesn't mean he's good.

    It's coming from someone who is Russian and has friends in Belarus.

    Lukashenko also denies the existence of Covid, opposes lgbtqia+, etc.

    Elections were definitelt falsified, actual support for him is very low (hence, the massive protests).

    Belarus isn't a socialist or a workers' state and it isn't called so. Why should anyone support this regime?

      • fundan [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        Hmm ok I see. But I think there is a difference between condemning US imperialism and supporting authoritarianism. I get that from american viewpoint this condemnation of Belarus regime seems like a propaganda, but from my view its very much correct, because I have people I know that live there. And, yeah, Lukashenko had it coming.

    • science_pope [any]
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      4 years ago

      Fair enough. Clearly I'm no expert on Belarusian politics or society. I don't think I typically assume that West Says Bad = Good. But it is interesting how reliable it is that "authoritarian dictator" is code for "isn't playing along." But I shall endeavor to remain duly critical.